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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22
atirgiuia 5ree gress.
NEHSY NOTES.

Revenue Commissioner Miller has re-
turned 20 his desk I'd Washington.
The sanitary condition Of s li;tlo town
cannot be too carefully looked after
Fx-Prssidsnt Folks widow noted her
Sith birthday 90 Nashville last week.
Mr.. ". w. Coreoran is back in Washing
ton from Oakland. lie "a very feeble.
Dr. Fanny Dickinson, Of Chicago, was
the only woman physician at the Washing
ton medical congress.
The deaths By the Exeter, England, Roy
al Theatre. number 100 mostly WORKING
people who were in the upper tiers.
Miss Minnie Wymer of Cedar Creek,
Shenandoah county was stabbed 10y young
man whom she had refused TO marry.
Bishop Wa. L. Harris, Northern Me;ho-
dist died last week, aged I'D. OF ONO
birth and great worker in foreign fields.
The present valuation Of the Omaha
property in which The Presidents wife and
her mother have each an eighth interest Is
$4,000.
The true way to build up 8 town is to
talk il up and not talk it down. Then pa
tronizo everything 10 home instead OF send-
ing abroad.
The oldest lawsuit in Illinois has been
on the docket for forty years. Il began
about q 81 hog, and has cost the principals
about s. 600.
Prof G.. Brown Goole, assistant director
National Museum 30 Washington Is APP
pointed Fish Commissioner Treasury So
iici,or McCuc declining TO accept.
A feud between the families of Aaron
Davis and VIM. n Saufer, residing near
Frederick Nd, resulted in an ARRAY with
sholguns, i'm which two men were hurt.
Minneapolis has subscribed nearly $4,000
for q poor girl, Mary Sylvester, who leaped
from q 3rd floor window 90 escape from the
clutches of a iibcr,iuc She Will be Grip
pie.
Marsh T. Polk. Tennsssse's former State
treasurer, who dcfauitod, fled, wa, brought
back for trial aud apparently died under
Indictment, has been found doing business
In Mexico.
Mrs. Cleveland has written Mayor How
it d.r,n.n. OBJ present rlc q as 60 Che New
YorA iremea ut Oh To- pending annual pa
rade -dccming it unbec0ming 90 participate
in q ceremony Wherein the President has
no part
Mrs. Cleveland is wei, known in the lead
inc stores Of the capital, ami there Is a.
ways lively competition among the clerks
for the privilege of waiting upon her.
Sometimes she enters store where toe
crowd is usually large bat invariably D.
waits her turn and never attempts 90 take
precedence over other customers.
Pittsburg Chronicle auout the Presidents
coming trip:
'Sirc"
Eyes, Daniel
81 learn with grief that you are bccom-
ing base ball crank
"Daniel :"
"No offence meant. sire, but the papers
say you intend TO make short stops at yari-
Gus points
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22
.LEPROSY


aui consequently incurableT Il Is impossible TO de-
scribe her suGcrings. Her body from the crown OF
her head 10 the soes Of her feet was mass Of decay,
masses offcsh ro,tng OF and leaving great cavities
cr fn-crs estcrsd and three or four nails dropped
of at one time Her limbs contracted by the fearful
liberation and for several years she did not leave
he bed Her weight was reduced from 125 20 co lbs.
Perhaps some faint idea OF her condition can be
cleaned from the fact that three pounds Of CosmO-
line or ointment were used FER week in dressing her
sores. Finally the physicians Acknowledged their
defeat By this Black WOLF and commended the sur
ferer % her Gll-wise Creator.
Her husband hearing wonderful reports Of the use
Of Sw1rr's SPECIFC Is. 5. s., prevailed on her TO
try IL as last resort. She began its use under pro-
test but soon found that her system was being re.
lCyed Of the poison, as the sores assumed red and
healthy color as though the blood was becoming
pure and active Mrs Bailey continued the 5. S. 5.
until last February; every sore was healed; she as
cardcd chair and cruches, and was FOR the hst TINE
10 twelve years q well woman. Her husband, Mr..
C. Bailey is On business % IN Blackstone Street,
Boston, and Will take pleasure in giving the details
OF this wonderful cure. send % Us Tor Treatise on
Blood and skin Diseases, mailed free.
Tue SWIFT SPECIFIC Co, Drawer 3, Atlanta. Go
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22
JEFFERSON WOOLEy MILL.
Formerly Porter's Factory.

Under the above mentioned name the old
"Porter's Factory" which in days gone by en-
joyed almost national reputation for excel
lent manufactures, will be operated by the UNI
dersgned. Necessary repairs have been made
and improved machinery introduced, and Il is
our expectation TO maintain the reputation Of
the mill and to meet the demand Of the public
for iirst-class goods
The Highest Market Price will be paid for
Wool delivered at the Mill or at such points as
may be designated.
Orders for Cloths, Yarns &c, will receive
prompt attention.
Respectfully
J.J J0BE x co.
Post 0fIice-Ripon, jefferson County, VIVA
j. J. Jobe & Bro. will continue 10 operate the
Mill at Brucctown, Frederick County, Virginia,
and will pay the top market price for Wool de-
livered there.
April 10 1888
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22
LANDRETH's SEEDS,

M Z have just opened fresh stock of Ian
w dreth's Seeds. Now and during the en-
tire season We will be prepared to furnish our
customers and the public everything they may
want in this line at the most reasonable prices.
Feb. 5, IS. AISQUITH & co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22
Diamond Dyes.

A the Spring advances we call attention to
"a full stock Of Diamond Dyes, and guar
antee them to color Ribbons, Dresses, Hats,
Feathers aud Cotton Goods.
GEO. T. LIGHT,
Druggist Next Door TO Post Office.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22

Hon. c. T. O'Fcrreil published q pam
phlet reply TO Mahone's address, and it is
terrible arraignmcn, Of the Generals un-
faithtulness 90 the people Of the State
whilst a Senator in Congress lie proves
By the record that Malone was recrcaut TO
Virgiuians and the South
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22

Rev. E. J. Willis, formerly Of Winches-
ter, more recently of Broaddus College, at
Clarksburg, has been elected President Of
Shelby n. c. College.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22

The VIRGINIA FREE Press at Charles
town, has closed the seventy -siz;h year OF
its usefulness and started on the seventy
seventh. The FREE Press Is ,he oldest pa
per in the State, and one of the best We
trust it may see many more years of useful
ness and prosperity Wayne Nslcs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22
Shenandoah Valley Railroad.
S. f. TYLER, RECEIVER.

Schedule Ia Effect august I, 1887.
LEAVE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
9.OS A. NJ. Daily-New Orleans Express. 70.
anoke and intermediate stations and
all points South and Southwest.
Through Pullman Sleeping cars from
New York and Philadelphia 10
Chattanooga.
1907 L. NJ. Daily-Memphis Express from New
York, Philadelphia and Baltimore
with day coaches to Roanoke. max
ingconnection through to the South.
$40 p. NJ. Daily except Sunday-Luray Ac-
commodation.
LEAVE RLEsTowN-NoRTHwARD
GIG A. NJ. Daily except Sunday-Hagcrstow
Accommodation.
1907 A. NJ. Daily-Baltimorc Express. from all
points South, arrive in Washington
Ills 7. NJ Baltimore 2i5 p. NJ.
Harrisburg Bis L. NJ, Philadelphia
$50 7. NJ.
Ola 7. NJ. Daily-New York and PHILADELPHIA
Express, from chattanooga and all
points South. Arrive Philadelphia
4;25 A. NJ, New York 7:iO A. NJ.
Sleeping cars through to New York
via Harrisburg.
Ticket Agents will furnish all Information
and through schedules upon application.
o. HOWARD ROVER, Gent Pass. Agt.
Aug. 1897. Roanoke, Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22

For q very fine and stylish hat 20 20
BURNs c SuUGEET'S.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22
- .E.lgEEEg EgFCNN

HAS taken thcstore room on Main street, in
IA building occupied by the Misses Ware,
where She win DO DRESS MAKING and FAM
lily SEWING i'm good style and 40 reasonable
char-cs. She Will be pleased to have the pat
r0uaee of the ladies OF the town and vicinity,
and win strive TO render satisfaction.
She has also q stock of Dress Trimmings and
Notions 90 which she invites the attention OF
che ladies.
June lo. 1856
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22

The FREE Press has entered upon its
18th year. Judging from the news it con-
tains we are convinced that j, improves
with old age. The editor was caued on the
anniversary Of his paper. e., received
handsome walking stick from friend in
California West Virginia Argas.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22
LOOK OUT.

A Ii persons indebted to me will please come
~ forward and settle by Cash or Note, as
want my business settled as thisis New Year
and don't ou forget it.
L. b. S0UDERS.
Jan. 2h. 1853.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22
coming mp
"Sirc

The Charlestovn w Va FREE Pass,
and Old Family Journal, commenced its
nth year on the frs, inst, lacking only
three years Of being an octogcnarian-and
is one of, if not the oldest, as well Us best
weekly paper, in the county.-Last Ten.
ne,Secan.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22

Or Black Loprosy, is disease which is considered
fncurabc bl; has yielded 70 the curative proper
ties Of SvIrr's SrECIFIC-nOw known all over the
vtrll as s. s. s. Mrs. Bailey, Of West Someryille,
Ncss.. near Boston, was attacked several years ago
with this hidcous black eruption, and was treated BY
The best medical talent. who could only say that the
disease was o species Of
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22

The Charlcstown FREE PRESS is seventy
six years old. She is getting up in years,
but gets around lively alice samee.-Jegsr-
s0uirn- Plmds0ir.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22

The VIRGINIA FREE PRESS, of Charles
town, completed It's seventy-siXth year last
week. Yet for all it is SO old, its eye IS
not dim, nor is its natural force abated.'
All but its politics, it is d right nice paper.
Long may &c fourish-THe Mountain Echo.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22

nth year on the first inst, lacking only
three years Of being an octogenarian-and
is one Of if not the oldest as well Us best
weekly paper, in tAe country -Last Ten.
nesscean.
The VIRGINIA. FREE Press at Charles
town, has closed the seventy sixth year Of
its usefulness and started on the seventy
seventh. The FREE Press Is ,he Oldest pa
per in the State, and one Of the best. We
trust it may see many more years Of useful
ness and prosperity Wayne Ns7rs.
The FREE Press has entered upon its
18th year. Judging from the news it con-
tains we are convinced that j, improves
with old age. The editor was caued on the
anniversary Of his paper e., received q
handsome walking stick from friend in
Calitornia.- West Virginia Argas
The VIRGINIA FREE PRESS, Of Charles
town, completed its seventy-si1th year last
week. Yet for all it is so DID, its eye IS
not dim, nor is its natural force abated."
All but its politics, it is q right nice paper.
Long may &c Aourish-Te Mountain Echo.
THE VIRGINIA FREE Press, of Charles
town, Jefferson county, has reached its sew
enty-sixth birthday. A more sprightly,
entertaining weekly is not to be found in
the State. Like wine, as it grows older it
grows better and brighter.-Ctwlest0H S,lr.
The Charlestovu FREE PRESS has enter
ed upon its 18th year Its the Oldest paper
in the State and one of the ablest edited.
It is staunchly Democratic and credit to
the party.-Brte'ey Springs Ne'cs.
The FREE Press. of Cbarlestown, is Just
now beginning its seventy-sevelth volume.
It's brilliany is by no means dimmel by
its age Rtciie Gtste.
The Charlcstown FREE Press is seventy
six years old. She is getting up in years,
but gets around lively alice samee.-J.fsr-
soui1q-P 'andea'r.
Il is estimated ,hat 1900 Pennsylvania
farmers have been swindled by Bohemian
oats crooks. and that 100000 has been the
cost Of their experience. One would think
that i'm q State which gave Blaine 10000
majority, the folks would read newspapers.
and be on their guard agains. sharpcrs.
The publishers of southern Society and
DRAINS" % and % Main street, Norfolk,
Va. desire q correspondent in this section
70 attend theatre, and society meetings and
forward reports Of same. Credentials for
admi,tance furnished. Address wiki stamp
cd envelope and references.
Hon. c. T. O'Ferrell published q pam
phlet reply to Mahone's address, and it is
terrible Arrangement of the Generals un-
faithfulness 90 the people Of the State
whilst a Senator in Congress. Tie proves
By the record that Malone was recrcaut TO
Virginiaus and the South.
Rev. E. J. Willis, formerly Of Wiuches-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22

The FREE Press, of Charlestown, is just
now beginning its seventy volume.
It's brilliancy is by no means dimmel By
its age R1ciie GraHc
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22

The Charlestowu FREE PRESS has enter
ed upon its 18th year Its the Oldest paper
in the State and one of the ablest edited.
It is staunchly Democratic and q credit to
the party.-BTte'y Springs Noes.
The Bossier banner., 1887-10-27
To the People Of the Fourth
Congressional District.

| am invited By the Secretary OF
War to nominate young man for
appointment as cadet to the United
States Military Academy at West
Point from this Congressional Dis
trict, vice Claiborne l.. Foster, who
is to graduate in June, 1883. The
young man to be named must re
port at West Point for examination
not later than the 10th of June, 1888.
but whose appointment is required
to be made as nearly one year in ad.
vance of that date as practicable
The appointee must be between II
and % years of age, at least 5 feet
high, and physically, mentally and
morally sound. He must be well
versed in reading, writing, ofthogra
ply, arithmetic and have knowl
edge Of English grammar, descrip
tive geography and OF the history of
the United States.
will make the selection by means
of competitive examination. and
hereby appoint Saturday, November
IL, 1887, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, as the
time, and Shreveport as the place
where such examination will be held.
The following gentlemen are re-
quested to conduct said examina,
ton: Capt. T. F. Bell, of Caddo;
Major Fred Seip, of Rapides; Hon.
e. W. Sutberlin, of DeSoto; r. E.
Milling, ESQ.,, of Winn; Hon. w. II.
Jack, of Natchitoches; Judge j. T.
Boone, of Bienville; j. I. Watkins,
ESQ.,, of Webster; Judge VIM. A.
Ssay, of Caddo; j. 6. Wickliffe, of
Grant.
The time selected for the exami-
nation is one of the days upon which
the second annual Fair of the North
Louisiana Fair Association will be
held at Shreveport.
The press of the District is re-
quested to reproduce this notice.
NEWTON G. BLANCHARD.
Member Congress, 4th District, La.
The Bossier banner., 1887-10-27
The State Central Committee has

The State Central Committee has
fixed January the 10th for the time
for holding the nominating eonven-
ton. The time for and manner of
electing delegates will be fixed by
the Parish Executive Committees.-
Let US go into the contest for the
election of delegates throughout the
State remembering that we are all
Democrats and determined to have
fair play, and that nothing else will
Be tolerated. Fair play and square
dealing are of infinitely more conse-
quence to the Democratic party, and
the State, than the nomination of
Gen. Nichols, Gov. McEnery, or any
enc else. There are numbers of gen.
tlemen worthy of the Gubernstorial
chair and equal to its duties. Let it
be thoroughly understood that the
voice Of the people is not to be stified
BY few political thimble-riggers
through the old transparent dodge
of contests, or otherwise.
The Bossier banner., 1887-10-27

The Ouachita Telegraph, which
supports Judge Moncure for Cover
nor, says:
"Gov. McEnery, like some of his
organs, seems to hold that the calling
of constitutional convention in 1878
was a condemnation of the Nichols
administration. Such is not the fact,
S. D McEnery and his friends in
North Louisiana defeated the efforts
of McCranie and others to call con-
vention and the scale was turned in
favor of q convention by the infu-
ence of Howard's Lottery in New
Orleans and Southern louisiana
Dnring the administration of Mich
oils the charter of the lottery was
repealed and the act of repeal was
signed by the Governor and Howard
had to get re-charter from the con-
stitutional convention. The lottery
company had more to do with abridg-
ing the term of Nichols than all the
buildozers Let the truth of history
be indicated What has been done
against the lottery monopoly during
the reign of McEnery?"
The Bossier banner., 1887-10-27

1t is highly important that the
friends and supporters of General
Nichols should keep themselves
thoroughly informed in regard to
the progress of the canvass now
going on in this State. The most
eminent leaders of the Louisiana
Democracy are in the field. Mich
oils clubs are being organized in
every parish, public meetings OF
great interest are of almest daily
occurrence, and the discussion of the
various issues involved is marked by
unusual earnestness and ability
The New Orleans Picayune has fur
nished its readers with an accurate
and comprehensive account of this
movement from its inception, and
will continue to do so to the close of
the struggle, in order that the pub
lie may understand the situation
perfectly, and that General Nichols
and bis friends may be fully and
fairly reported. For these reasons,
we deem it proper to commend the
Daily Picayune to the favorable
consideration of all who are inter.
ested in the effort being made to
seccre our party and State from the
evils of ring rule and personal gov
ornment. Terms, 81 a month for
seven issues a week.
The Bossier banner., 1887-10-27
This Great State.

The Governor has appointed A.
8. Howell marshal for the town of
Minden, vice j. o. Monzingo, who
has resigned.
Cotton in Claiborne parish is turn
ing out better than it was thought
it would at the opening of the pick
ing season, says the Journal.
The Abbeville Meridional is in
formed that the western portion of
Vermilion parish is fast settling up
with a good and industrious class
of immigrants from Iowa.
Ruston Caligraph: Louisiana
crops this year will compare favor
ably with those of any other South
ern State. In fact our State suffers
as little from extremes of weather
and temperature as perhaps does
any other State in the United
States"
Lake Charles Echo: During the
past week onr parish has been al
most overrun by people from the
North, looking after homes in our
beautiful Southland. Many have al
ready made purchases, while many
others are still looking around for
something better" All these gen.
tlemen are here for the purpose OF
investing and making this their fu-
ture homes, and they, one and all,
express themselves delighted with ou,
city, parish and people.
Gen. j. 81. Rice, President of the
New Orleans, Natchez and For,
Scott Railroad, has received from
Louisiana and Arkansas deeds and
bonds for titles and rights of way
and lands for depots, side-tracks,
etc., which complete the right o.
way from Natchez, Mississippi, to
Hot Springs, Ark. In addition tc
these it is claimed that subsidies in
timber lands exempt from taxation
and money have been donated and
voted. aggregating fully $4,000, 900
There IS very little doubt that 81,
O0O,O00 of collaterals will be suffi
clent to raise the necessary money
to commence the work of construc
ton of this grand line, and wher
that IS done there is little doubt thai
it will be rapidly pushed to compile
tion.-Ouachita Telegraph.
The Bossier banner., 1887-10-27
New Orleans News: AlexanC

New Orleans News: alexander
Brewster, Supervisor of Registration,
was proprietor of a notorious gam
bling house and no one knew this
fact better than Gov. Samuel D. Nc
Emery, when he appointed him to the
position. Alexander Brewster was
indicted for violating the State law
against gambling, and still no effort
was made by the Executive to cause
his removal. Will Gov. McEnery
please give some little explanation Of
this, or will the News supply the in.
formation with the statement that he
had not the temerity to GUST him out
of Office
The Bossier banner., 1887-10-27
Is is claimed that Gov. McEperv

Is is claimed that Gov. McEnery's
unpopularity is attributed to the
"personalism" displayed by him in
the appointment of police jurors.
The charge of "personal govern
ment" against him is made almost
entirely on this score and it is we'll
founded. A case in point has just
been called to our attention. In
1885 Gov. McEnery appointed R.
NJ. Gill, worthy citizen and Dem
ocrat, police juror for the 5th ward
of Union parish. Gill was endors.
ed by four-fiths of his ward. He
was commissioned, qualified aud
served at least three sessions of the
jury. It afterwards transpired that
Gill was not McEnery man and at
, the solicitation ofone of the Senators
of the district 10 which is embrac.
ed, Gov McEnery removed Gill by
substituting the name of Mr.. r. H.
Henry in the list of appointments
sent to the Senate for confirmation.
There was no charge of any kind
against Gill; he was a good citizen
and a good democrat, and the man
whom the people wanted to serve
them; yet Gov. McEnery without
just cause puts an imputation upon
him by removing him from Office
without a hearing. In this connec
ton We would like to enquire wheth.
er or not the Governor can remove
an official legally, in this mannera
Has he net violated the Constitu-
tion in doing sef-Ouachita Tele.
graph.
The Bossier banner., 1887-10-27
State Finances.

According to Auditor Steele's re-
port to Gov. McEnery and the Gem
eral Assembly in 1885, the expendi-
lures in 1884, for the general fund,
were $151 900 in excess of the reve-
nues from all sources. This amount,
says Auditor Steele, may be reduced
by receipts, which will be available
for this fund, to say $4,000. For
1885, the total issue of general fund
warrants was 626,O27.S5, while the
receipts to May 1st, 1886, leaves a
balance 1856, 100000 outstanding. This
amount adds the Auditor, will prob
ably be reduced $4,000. The
revenues for the general fund for
1886 are estimated at S47O,OOO
"while against this appropriations to
the amount of $4,000 have been
made, to which must be added the
expenses of the General Assembly
and the appropriations to be made
for the expenses of the State govern
ment for the last six months of the
year" His report further shows that
the outstanding warrants against the
general fund revenues for 1886
amount to $1O7,1Os.46
The expenditures, for the years
1884-5-6 have been $4O3, ,1O8.46 cents
in excess of the revenues and the ap-
preparations were made by the legis-
lature, approved by the Governor
and warrants issued which are now
outstanding and quoted in the stock
markets as follows: 1884, ordinary,
60 cents; 1885, ordinary, AZ; 1886,
ordinary, A.
What is to be done with these
warrants?
They not fundable under the Con-
stitution, but are they to be convert
ed into interest bearing bonds or are
they to be repudiated?
On page 15of the Auditors Report
he recommends the funding of ST.
O23, ,512.34 of Baby Bonds and past
| due coupons, thus increasing the
bonded debt of the State to $4,000,
900, which does not include the de-
icits which we have above referred
to.
Does not the Auditors report rep
resent our finances in a rather bad
conditions-[ [Ouachita Telegraph.
The Bossier banner., 1887-10-27

McFnery cannot get tho Demo
cratic votes of st. Landry, through
the medium Of nominating con
vention; they may be swindled cut of
their votes and rights, as they were
at the recent congressional oonven
tion-that is probably what the Echo
means, when it s'wants st. LANDRY
set down on the list for McEnery." =
st. Landry DemOdrat.